05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad has announced Ph.D Telugu Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 64,980 .
University of Hyderabad offers a full-time Ph.D. Telugu course through the Department of Telugu in the School of Humanities. The course normally takes three years after admission and can extend to six years. UoH has NAAC A+ and stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 64,980, paid across the course, and INR 3.05 Lakhs with a hostel and mess estimate. You get a seat through the UoH entrance test and interview. The course has 20 seats. The published campus median pay used for fee return is INR 6.25 LPA.
The full course costs INR 64,980 without hostel and INR 3.05 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 45,720. You pay tuition fee every semester across 12 semesters. UoH charges the union fund, medical insurance and welfare fund once a year. The deposit is paid once when you join.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 45,720 | INR 3,810 a semester, 12 semesters |
| Students Union Fund | INR 3,480 | INR 580 a year, 6 years |
| Medical insurance | INR 12,060 | INR 2,010 a year, 6 years |
| Students welfare aid fund | INR 1,560 | INR 260 a year, 6 years |
| Deposits | INR 2,160 | One time |
| Hostel and mess estimate | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a year, 6 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 64,980 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.05 Lakhs | Full course |
The next application window is expected in Apr 2027. Classes are expected to start in Aug 2027. You should watch the UoH admission portal first, then the interview list. Missing counselling means you lose the seat even if your score is high.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 to May 2027 | Tentative |
| Hall ticket download | May 2027 | Tentative |
| UoH entrance exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview shortlist | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview and research proposal defence | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Selected and waitlisted list | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission counselling and fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and reporting | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
The main mark rule is a master's degree in Telugu with at least 55% marks. Reserved category students get the 50% rule under UGC rules. You also need the entrance test cut mark of 50% for General and EWS, and 45% for reserved categories.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | Telugu or the subject concerned |
| General and EWS marks | 55% in PG |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwD marks | 50% in PG |
| Entrance cut mark | 50% for General and EWS, 45% for reserved categories |
The UoH entrance test and interview decide admission. You apply online, write the entrance test and wait for the interview list. Shortlisted students defend a research proposal. UoH then publishes the counselling list, checks documents and takes the first semester fee.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Submit the UoH Ph.D. form and fee |
| 2. Write test | Take the Telugu entrance exam |
| 3. Attend interview | Defend your research proposal and answer subject questions |
| 4. Check list | Read the selected and waitlisted list on the portal |
| 5. Pay and report | Pay fee and bring original PG and category papers |
The General entrance cut mark is 50% and the reserved category cut mark is 45%. UoH called 113 candidates for the Telugu interview in 2026. The final list was made from the entrance test and interview, so the interview can change the order.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% entrance qualifying mark | UoH test, 2026 |
| EWS | 50% entrance qualifying mark | UoH test, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 45% entrance qualifying mark | UoH test, 2026 |
| SC | 45% entrance qualifying mark | UoH test, 2026 |
| ST | 45% entrance qualifying mark | UoH test, 2026 |
The course-only placement rate is not published, while the campus PG median pay used here is INR 6.25 LPA. UoH reported 550 students placed across courses, and the highest offer was INR 46 LPA. Ph.D. Telugu students usually aim at teaching, research, translation and publishing.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Campus PG median pay | INR 6.25 LPA |
| Students placed | 550, all UoH courses |
| Highest offer | INR 46 LPA, university level |
| Course-only placement rate | Not published |
| Career areas | Teaching, research, translation and publishing |
Category fee support can cut INR 26,400 and the Central Sector Scheme can add INR 10,000 when both fit. EWS fee support is INR 16,410, while OBC support is INR 5,000. PwD students can get tuition and other fee exemption. JRF students should also check fellowship rules, because those amounts are separate from the course fee.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Category fee support | SC or ST students with income paper | INR 26,400 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs and merit rule | INR 10,000 |
| EWS fee support | EWS certificate and income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 16,410 |
| OBC post-matric support | OBC-NCL students with income paper | INR 5,000 |
| PwD fee exemption | PwD certificate under UoH fee rule | Tuition and other fees |
UoH stands #18 in NIRF University ranking and #26 in NIRF Overall ranking. The NAAC grade is A+ with 3.28 out of 4. These are university-level ranks, but they help when you compare central universities for research.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2025 | #18 |
| NIRF Overall | 2025 | #26 |
| NAAC | 2026 prospectus | A+ 3.28 out of 4 |
The course has 16 credits of coursework and a thesis. The first two semesters usually hold coursework. After that you work with a supervisor, prepare your thesis and submit it for evaluation under Ph.D. rules.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Coursework and research methods |
| Year 2 | Proposal work and supervisor-led research |
| Year 3 | Thesis writing and seminar work |
| Year 4 to 6 | Extra research time if approved under rules |
UoH has 23 hostels and space for over 5,000 students. The campus is at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Hostel allotment depends on university rules and room availability, so the fee toggle uses a simple hostel and mess estimate.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostels | 23 hostels for male and female students |
| Capacity | Over 5,000 students |
| Campus | Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Allotment | Given under university hostel rules |
This course suits students who want Telugu research, teaching or translation work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: UoH admission notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess estimate.
Source: UoH prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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UoH does not publish a final closing score for Ph.D. Telugu. Treat 50% or 45% as only the qualifying mark, and prepare well for the interview.
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